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Purpose

The purpose of the Ara Hardship Fund Study Award Assistance Grant is to assist enrolled students who face unexpected financial hardship, so that they are able to continue their current course of study. The fund provides last resort assistance to students.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

Be NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents

Be currently enrolled

Declare that they are not receiving any other grant or award with regard to Ara fees

Have an acceptable attendance record

Give permission for the Student Support Officer to monitor their attendance and academic progress

Have exhausted all other avenues of financial assistance – eg. StudyLink, WINZ, savings, overdraft, Living Allowance, family etc. (Documentation may be asked for)